Psychology Colloquium: Dr Erin Goddard

Dr Erin Goddard (UNSW)Visual feature binding and colour constancy: similar processes? Abstract Different regions in visual cortex show specialisation for encoding different visual features, giving rise the question of how […]

Psychology Colloquium: Prof Carolyn MacCann

Prof Carolyn MacCann (USYD)Emotional intelligence and emotion regulation Abstract The way we deal with emotions is important for our well-being, social relationships, and performance at work and school. This talk […]

Psychology Colloquium: Dr Eliane Deschrijver

Dr Eliane Deschrijver (USYD)Unequal resource division occurs in the absence of group division and identity Abstract The seminal minimal group experiment has shown that discrimination can follow from intergroup relations and social […]

Psychology Colloquium: Prof Michael Bowen (USYD)

Prof Michael Bowen (USYD)Title: KNX100 and other small molecules that could: Developing prosocial compounds for disorders of the brain and mind Abstract: Challenges with social motivation, interactions, and communication are […]

Psychology Colloquium: Prof Ben Newell (UNSW)

Prof Ben Newell (UNSW)Title: The many uncertainties of climate change: A psychological perspective Abstract: The one thing that is certain about climate change is that it is happening. The extent of […]

Psychology Colloquium: Prof Andrew Lawrence (Florey)

Prof Andrew Lawrence (Florey)Title: Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors as a Novel Treatment Target for Alcohol Use Disorder Abstract: Despite the large socioeconomic burden of alcohol use disorders (AUD), therapeutic treatment options are […]

Psychology Colloquium: Prof Paul Rhodes (USYD)

Prof Paul Rhodes (USYD)Title: Eco-psychology: a critical paradigm in the climate emergency Abstract: This presentation makes the argument that mainstream psychological practice is not equipped to respond to distress associated […]